The January transfer window is fast approaching, and it could play a crucial role in shaping Liverpool’s ambitions season.

Arne Slot’s side is in a commanding position, leading both the Premier League and Champions League standings while a Carabao Cup semi-final and entrance into the FA Cup awaits in the New Year. The Reds have their sights firmly set on silverware, but challenges remain.

With injuries beginning to take a toll and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the futures of Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Mohamed Salah, Liverpool may need to turn to the transfer market to bolster their title aspirations.

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Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds today, including the latest on Alphonso Davies.

Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich)

Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies would be open to talking to Liverpool about a possible move to Anfield on a free transfer next summer, according to BILD's Christian Falk (writing for Caught Offside ).

Real Madrid has also been interested in the Canadian for some time, while Manchester United could be on the hunt for wing backs for Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 system.

Carragher on potential Salah replacement

Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool fans to keep a watchful eye on a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Carragher discussed two players who could potentially fill that role at Liverpool. The former Reds defender was asked about whether Bryan Mbeumo and Antoine Semenyo could replace Salah.

The pundit has some reservations about Mbeumo’s expected goals numbers, but he also believes that £9m ($11.3m) Semenyo is worth keeping an eye on, especially given Richard Hughes ’ connections to Bournemouth.